Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer - Newbury, England, United Kingdom

Originally posted 1 April 2026 by the employer — open 162 days.

About the role

This role involves the implementation and development of layout tools and processes within the layout team.

What you'll do

• Solve layout design issues and apply proactive intervention.
• Proactively work with design engineers to achieve efficient circuit performance.
• Design analog & mixed-signal layouts.
• Understand device matching techniques.
• Understand signal conditioning/protection techniques.
• Perform routing at the block level and chip top-level using assisted/automated tools.

What you'll need

• Associate’s degree in electronic / IC layout CAD specialisation or related program and proven experience of IC layout design.
• Ability to layout analog circuitry in a size/time constrained environment.
• Understanding of layout techniques such as common centroid, matching, isolation, shielding, and the use of dummy devices.
• Solid understanding of ESD, Latch-up, STI, WPE, electro-migration, IR drop, cross-coupling capacitance, DFM, and Antenna effect.
• Proficiency in floor planning activities with block assembly, and block-level routing.
• LVS trouble shooting and debug skills.

Nice to have

• BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering or related program.
• Comfortable with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs.
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals.

Skills: analog layout, mixed-signal layouts, LVS trouble shooting, floor planning, device matching